Melton Harness Preview - Wednesday 9th September

Melton Harness Preview - Wednesday 9th September

• Bronte Nieuwenburg
Bronte Nieuwenburg’s form for Wednesday night at Melton featuring the Vicbred Super Series heats for the four-year-old trotters.  Race 1 OVERVIEW: FROSTY DROP (1) was unlucky at her last start at Kilmore in the Vicbred Super Series heat won by Bettor Beach. She restrained to last and ran home well but couldn’t make up much ground in a 26.7 quarter. So although she finished last, it wasn’t a bad run. She has the ace barrier here and enough gate speed to lead. She should be hard to beat. COOL STORY (9) was quirky last start, hanging and racing a bit greenly. He got well back but was still able to run home well for sixth. His runs prior were consistent. He should map…
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Kilmore Harness Preview - Thursday 3rd September

Kilmore Harness Preview - Thursday 3rd September

• Bronte Nieuwenburg
Thursday night harness heads to Kilmore, where Bronte Nieuwenburg has the 10-race card covered with his preview, staking plan and quaddie numbers. Race 1 OVERVIEW: ESPERANZA (9) has been racing well recently. Last start, she didn’t have the most clear running late but seemed to run on okay. Her run prior was strong when racing in the breeze. She looks well placed here from barrier nine. VERY TEMPTING (10) has been racing okay and rarely puts in a bad run when he gets luck in running. If he can have a positive trip here, he could be the horse flashing home late. ATOMIC GLORY (2) should be able to map positively…
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Ballarat Harness Preview - Wednesday 29th July

Ballarat Harness Preview - Wednesday 29th July

• Bronte Nieuwenburg
Bronte Nieuwenburg has taken a close look at Wednesday night’s Ballarat card, finding the key chances, best angles and plays for punters. Race 1 SELECTIONS: KIMCHI (3), CALEDONIAN TERRA (9), GLENLINE (6), SKYZ ABOVE (1) OVERVIEW: KIMCHI (3) has performed well at his past three starts. He stormed home from last to grab third at Melton last start. If he can settle in a favourable position, he is a genuine winning chance. CALEDONIAN TERRA (9) led last start and just tired late to finish third behind the smart Emma Stewart-trained The Final Dance. He looks set to be saved for one run here and has the…
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Ballarat Harness Preview - Thursday 23rd July

Ballarat Harness Preview - Thursday 23rd July

• Bronte Nieuwenburg
Bronte Nieuwenburg has taken a close look at Thursday night’s Ballarat card, finding the key chances, best angles and plays for punters. Race 1 SELECTIONS: IMALLATTITUDE (2), WOW YOU CAN DANCE (9), FOREGONE CONCLUSION (6), QUICK DECISION (3) OVERVIEW: IMALLATTITUDE (2) was impressive breaking through for his maiden victory two starts ago at Maryborough. He worked forward to race in the breeze on a rain-affected track and proved too strong. Last start at Stawell, he hit the line well after settling well back. If he can take advantage of his favourable barrier, despite lacking gate speed, he is a genuine winning chance, even…
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Kilmore Harness Preview - Wednesday 22nd July

Kilmore Harness Preview - Wednesday 22nd July

• Bronte Nieuwenburg
Kilmore hosts an eight-race harness card on Wednesday night, with Bronte Nieuwenburg providing her race-by-race preview, 10-unit betting strategy and quaddie numbers. Race 1 SELECTIONS: MASON JOLIE (9), DIRECT COMMAND (5), BETTOR PUNTERᅠ(7), ELATED (3) OVERVIEW: A competitive event opens the card at Kilmore. MASON JOLIE (9) is a smart, progressive gelding who should be able to follow through from the second row and settle into a favourable position. From there, he will have plenty of options and looks well placed. DIRECT COMMAND (5) is racing better than his numerical form suggests. He raced three wide for more than a lap last start before tiring late,…
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Kilmore Harness Preview - Thursday, July 2

Kilmore Harness Preview - Thursday, July 2

• Bronte Nieuwenburg
 Bronte Nieuwenburg has done the form for tonight’s meeting at Kilmore.  Race 1 OVERVIEW: PATNWILL (1) looks a good each-way or value play from the ace barrier. While he rises in class, he has the gate speed to map positively and should be well suited over the short trip. JESSICAS STORY (9) has finished outside the top four just once in her past 10 starts. She is in fantastic form and should be able to settle into a favourable position from barrier nine. DONA AMALIA (8) is a nice mare having her third run back this preparation. She got her manners wrong last start, so that performance can be overlooked. She…
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Bendigo Harness Preview - Wednesday 1st July

Bendigo Harness Preview - Wednesday 1st July

• Bronte Nieuwenburg
Wednesday night racing heads to Bendigo, where a solid harness program is set to unfold under lights. Bronte Nieuwenburg runs the rule over the card with race-by-race previews, tips and quaddie plays. Race 1 SELECTIONS: FINAL BOW (2), HURRICANE HOOLY (3), TOPHUT JOHNY (9), WICHITA KANSAS (1) OVERVIEW: This looks an open event to start the 10-race card at Bendigo. FINAL BOW (2) may not have enough gate speed to cross WICHITA KANSAS (1) early, but she should still be able to settle in a favourable position. She has been racing well without much luck and, if things go her way, can return to the winners’…
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Melton Harness Preview - Friday, June 26

Melton Harness Preview - Friday, June 26

• Bronte Nieuwenburg
Melton lights up Friday night with a seven-race harness program, with Bronte Nieuwenburg providing her race-by-race preview, tips, staking plan and quaddie plays. Race 1 SELECTIONS: BANOS (6), SHONEE (1), KIMBERLEYS TREE (4), THE FASHIONISTA (3) OVERVIEW: BANOS (6) is an exciting, progressive trotter. She has had four starts for three wins, with her only defeat coming when she galloped. Sectionally, she stands out in this field and this looks a suitable race for her to record a fourth win from five starts. SHONEE (1) resumed with a win last start after enjoying a fence trip at Maryborough. From barrier one, she should be suited…
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Bendigo Harness Preview - Wednesday, June 24

Bendigo Harness Preview - Wednesday, June 24

• Bronte Nieuwenburg
Wednesday night racing heads to Bendigo, where a solid harness program is set to unfold under lights. Bronte Nieuwenburg runs the rule over the card with race-by-race previews, tips and quaddie plays. Race 1 OVERVIEW: A competitive trot opens a big 10-race card at Bendigo. KYVALLEY MICHAEL (10) is a smart trotter on his day and has the best sectional times in this event. He hit the line well in a stronger race at Melton on Saturday night last start. The barrier is awkward and he will need some luck, but he is racing well. MAJESTIC TOOTH (7) is another runner dropping in class. She has…
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Kilmore Harness Preview - Thursday, June 18

Kilmore Harness Preview - Thursday, June 18

• Bronte Nieuwenburg
 Bronte Nieuwenburg has done the form for tonight’s meeting at Kilmore.  Race 1 OVERVIEW: SIOUX WARRIOR (10) was first up for Jess Tubbs last start and hit the line really well. He looks to have ability and should improve from that performance. The barrier is tricky, but he has the class to overcome it. STARLIGHT RED (3) is an experienced mare who is racing well and has an ideal barrier to map favourably. JUST ABIT DUSTY (12) is a smart trotter, but he can get his manners wrong. He has the best sectional times in this event and just needs to put it all together. HEIR JAURDON (8) looks likely to enjoy…
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